Computer Science Tutor / Lecturer (Bachelor's Level)

GT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

GT Educational Institute Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a part-time Computer Science Tutor to deliver in-person lessons for diploma and undergraduate CS/IT modules. The tutor will cover algorithms, data structures, discrete math, systems development, and IT project management in English and Mandarin.

The role requires strong subject knowledge, patient teaching, and the ability to explain concepts clearly in both languages while conducting face-to-face lessons in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems or closely related field.
• Strong understanding of Algorithms, Data Structures and Discrete Mathematics.
• Familiarity with Systems Analysis & Design and IT Project Management.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese and able to explain technical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person Computer Science tutoring sessions for Diploma and undergraduate-level modules.
• Explain difficult concepts with clear step-by-step examples and guide through lectures and exercises.
• Provide support for assignments and exam preparation and adapt teaching approaches to student gaps.

Job description

Computer Science Tutor – Part-Time

Location: Singapore
Teaching Mode: In-person lessons
Employment Type: Part-Time / Freelance Tutor
Language Requirement: Bilingual – English & Mandarin Chinese

Job Description

We are seeking a knowledgeable and patient Computer Science Tutor to provide academic support to students studying Diploma and undergraduate-level Computer Science / Information Technology modules.

The tutor should have a strong foundation in Computer Science, algorithms, data structures, discrete mathematics, systems development, and IT project management. The ability to explain technical and mathematical concepts clearly in both English and Mandarin Chinese is essential.

Key Teaching Areas

The tutor should be comfortable teaching:

Algorithms & Data Structures

• Algorithm fundamentals and problem-solving techniques
• Abstract Data Types (ADT)
• Arrays, lists, stacks and queues
• Linked lists
• Trees and graphs
• Searching and sorting algorithms
• Basic algorithm analysis and efficiency

Discrete Mathematics / Computer Science Mathematics

• Set theory and set notation
• Sets, subsets and power sets
• Cardinality
• Union, intersection, complement and symmetric difference
• Membership tables
• Logic and mathematical reasoning
• Binary representation and related concepts

Systems Development Techniques

• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Requirements gathering and analysis
• Systems analysis and design
• Process, data and object modelling
• UML and related diagrams
• Understanding user and business requirements
• CASE tools and system documentation

IT Project Management

• Project initiation, planning, execution and closure
• Project scope and objectives
• Scheduling and resource allocation
• Cost and budget considerations
• Risk management
• Project monitoring and control
• IT project documentation

Responsibilities

The tutor will conduct in-person lessons, explain difficult concepts using clear step-by-step examples, guide students through lecture materials and exercises, and provide support for assignments and exam preparation. The tutor should be able to identify gaps in the student's foundation and adjust the teaching approach accordingly.

Requirements

• Diploma, Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline
• Strong understanding of Algorithms, Data Structures and Discrete Mathematics
• Familiarity with Systems Analysis & Design and IT Project Management
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese and able to explain technical terminology in both languages
• Able to conduct face-to-face lessons in Singapore
• Strong communication and teaching skills
• Previous tutoring or teaching experience is preferred
• Experience teaching SIM Diploma/undergraduate students would be an advantage

Preferred candidate: Someone with a strong Computer Science foundation who can support both the technical/mathematical modules (e.g. Algorithms, Abstract Data Structures and Set Theory) and the applied IT modules (Systems Development and IT Project Management).